Attributes

Common Traits

[Diligent]Positive traitThis character is commonly hard-working and is unlikely to fail most of their tasks. This character is also careful with their work and makes less mistakes than most.

[Devoted]Neutral traitThis character is loyal to whoever they are aligned with and it would take a lot to ever drag them away from that.

[Rash]Negative traitThis character makes decisions quickly and often without thinking about the consequences. They are prone to taking actions based on their feelings and failing to see the big picture.

Gods

While most ecton originated religions share similar ideas, whether or not there is any sort of god is debated and disagreed on.

Physical Description

A living ecton is a stout humanoid figure, with clawed, three digited hands and feet, and a stubby tail. Their head has a blocky snout with an overbite, two large pointed ears, and two eyes with white sclera, dark irises, and usually glowing white pupils. Ectons grow hair on the top of their heads, with additional fuzz most commonly at the tips of their ears.

The glow of their pupils is caused by what is referred to by the ectons as their soul.The soul is an organ in a state of matter with both colloidal and gaseous properties. An ecton’s soul is located below its neck connected to the spinal cord, where it ‘records’ neural impulses.

Personality & Traits

Ectons hold a strong belief in tradition, which many researchers across the universe have described as ‘obnoxiously stubborn.’ Aside from adamantly refusing to accept their unique organ as anything other than a soul, they’re often reluctant to adopt modern technological solutions to problems. This doesn’t mean they reject technology altogether so much as they’re liable to stick with what they know rather than accept newer advances in areas such as automation or medicine.

Despite some stubbornness, generally ectons give off a laid-back attitude, but in actuality they are quite hard workers. Popular ecton procedure is to never start on any project you do not plan on finishing. This means that most of the time one might casually encounter an ecton is when they are enjoying their time between projects, before working tirelessly on the next.

If one were to observe an ecton in the midst of a project, they might get the impression that the ecton finds their work incredibly stressful -- this is because of the species wideheld belief of the afterlife. They have, as they see it, concrete proof of an eternal soul, and a second chance at finishing up any unfinished business they have not yet completed. The belief goes that if you pass on to the afterlife without completing all of your prior business, you will suffer for eternity.

History

Early ecton societies were in conflict about many things, but almost all religions could agree on one thing: The spirit lives on for a reason. These religions changed over time, merging, splitting, and exchanging power and influence, but overall a focus on the completion of unfinished business stuck.

With such a strong sense of leaving no project unfinished, development exploded. Building projects would be started, and nobody would be willing to leave it unfinished for long. Naturally those in the business of building would want to get back at it again, and cities grew exponentially. Upon the advent of space travel, homeworld development slowed down, as many ectons felt they could get more use of their work ethic by taking to the stars, but those staying home have continued their work in their own ways.

Home Planet

Nooch has a warm climate and most of the planet’s landmasses are narrow enough that ocean access is not far. The spread of tectonic plates make seismic activity common in most locations, but extreme tremors are uncommon. Southern regions are known for their beaches and tourism, and northern regions are more notable for their forests and forest fires. Nearly 30% of the planet’s land is developed on, and even some underwater locations have seen towns forming by the particularly ambitious.

Subspecies

Soulless: Some ectons have darkened pupils. This means their inner light, normally generated by their soul, isn’t shining. Ecton without a soul are generally pitied by others at best, and more often than not are simply avoided.

Special

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Trivia

• Ecton home remedies have proven popular amongst a small but notable portion of the universe, with one particularly successful website, Gunk, being responsible for introducing millions to these treatments.

Likes: Finishing what they’ve started, Passing onDislikes: Being between life and death, Surprises

Attack Method: Try to scare them and run away because they cannot afford to die twice.

Attributes

Homeplanet: NoochLifespan: ????Height: 2 ftDiet: Light, Liquids

Social Class: Lower MiddleRarity: Rare

Common Traits

[Chronic Pain]Negative traitThis character will always feel physical pain, either in general or in just certain areas of their body. This constant pain could have been cased by an event or accident, but also could have been caused by illness.

[Breakable]Negative traitThis character is not known for their durability.

[Coward]Negative traitThis character will always try to back down from a fight, though they will still act in self-defense if they don't have a choice. If forced into dangerous situations, they will suffer morale loss, and will be more inclined than most to abandon their crewmates.

Gods

While most ecton originated religions share similar ideas, whether or not there is any sort of God is debated and disagreed on.

Physical Description

When an ecton dies, their soul is ejected from their body.

An ejected ecton soul forms itself into what will hereafter be referred to as a ghost. Ecton ghosts appear much like the stereotypical depiction of a ghost. A rather round, semi-translucent being with not much to speak of in the way of identifying features, having largely just a simple face and two stubby arms. The color of the ghost is an extremely pale color matching the ecton’s skin tone, and it almost always sports an accessory or article of clothing that they wore while alive. This accessory is part of the ghost and not removable.

Personality & Traits

The belief goes that if you pass on to the afterlife without completing all of your prior business, you will suffer for eternity. Due to this an ecton that expires while not working on anything may use their ghost form to say farewell to friends and family, but one that dies in the midst of a project begins haunting the location of their work.

An ecton ghost holding on its grip on the world is difficult, and has to be actively maintained. A ghost can die simply by being surprised thoroughly enough, and it’s said to be mildly painful to live for long in this form. Perhaps it’s no surprise that ghosts are known to immediately vanish from the world the moment they finish what they set out to do. The fear of eternal damnation outweighs the cost of sticking around.

History

Early ecton societies were in conflict about many things, but almost all religions could agree on one thing: The spirit lives on for a reason. These religions changed over time, merging, splitting, and exchanging power and influence, but overall a focus on the completion of unfinished business stuck.

With such a strong sense of leaving no project unfinished, development exploded. Building projects would be started, and nobody would be willing to leave it unfinished for long. Naturally those in the business of building would want to get back at it again, and cities grew exponentially. Upon the advent of space travel, homeworld development slowed down, as many ectons felt they could get more use of their work ethic by taking to the stars, but those staying home have continued their work in their own ways.

Home Planet

Nooch has a warm climate and most of the planet’s landmasses are narrow enough that ocean access is not far. The spread of tectonic plates make seismic activity common in most locations, but extreme tremors are uncommon. Southern regions are known for their beaches and tourism, and northern regions are more notable for their forests and forest fires. Nearly 30% of the planet’s land is developed on, and even some underwater locations have seen towns forming by the particularly ambitious.

Subspecies

Soulless: Some ectons have darkened pupils. This means their inner light, normally generated by their soul, isn’t shining. Ecton without a soul are generally pitied by others at best, and more often than not are simply avoided. Other than not generating a ghost when they die, there is no meaningful difference between them and other ectons.

Special

Ghosts: Ghosts are somewhat intangible. They can pass through solid objects, and in fact when distracted will sometimes absentmindedly sink through the floor. Conversely, interacting with solid objects is difficult, and even holding onto something outside of their inventory can take concentration for a ghost. Too much matter passing through a ghost unexpectedly can disrupt enough of their form to permanently destabilize it, unless the ecton is able to ‘brace for impact,’ so to speak.

Trivia

• Most ecton subscribe to the idea of needing to complete unfinished business, but not necessarily all. Those that don’t tend not to remain ghosts long, largely just saying goodbye to friends and family and ease their loss a bit. Some, if apathetic enough about continuing on, will not even spawn a ghost at all.

• Ghosts can not eat solid foods, as it just falls right through them. Even if they could, they have no ability to taste anyways. This has made it difficult for ghosts with culinary based unfinished business.